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Louvar

Luvarus imperialis
LouvarSaltwater

Range

Large, compressed body resembling a small sunfish or opah. Pinkish-red overall with a silvery belly. Small mouth, large eyes. Adults reach 4–6 feet and 200–300 lbs. The tail is unusual — large and sickle-shaped.\n\n

How to Catch Louvar

Technique

Extremely rare sport catch — an unforgettable encounter if encountered offshore.

Taxonomy

kingdomAnimalia
phylumChordata
classActinopterygii
orderPerciformes
familyLuvaridae
genusLuvarus
speciesLuvarus imperialis
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